CVE-2018-0468 : Security Advisory and Response

A weakness has been identified in the setup of a local database included in the Cisco Energy Management Suite (CEMS), potentially granting unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Understanding CVE-2018-0468

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the configuration of a local database within CEMS, allowing an authenticated local attacker to access and modify confidential data.

What is CVE-2018-0468?

The vulnerability arises from the use of the PostgreSQL database with default access credentials that have not been altered, enabling an attacker to establish a local connection to the database.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0468

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to modify it, posing a risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the information stored in the database.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0468

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the setup of the local database in CEMS allows attackers to exploit unchanged default access credentials in the PostgreSQL database.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker logs into the system with CEMS installed
Establishes a local connection to the database

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Manually modify passwords for existing installations
Follow the instructions provided in the Workarounds section of the advisory

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access credentials
Implement strong password policies and authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Resolution involves randomizing the database access password for new installations
Existing installations require manual password modification